Hidden tooth infections increase heart disease risk by almost three times
September 27th, 2016 Posted by ResourceParkway Dentistry News 0 comments on “Hidden tooth infections increase heart disease risk by almost three times”Undetected tooth infections could increase the risk of heart disease by almost three times, according to new research.
The study, published in the Journal of Dental Research1, has found that people with untreated tooth infections are 2.7 times more likely to have cardiovascular problems, such as coronary artery disease, than patients who have had treatment of dental infections.